Details

How does the MPI web-based learning work?

Once you have completed your registration you will receive the following (depending upon the modules that you are taking):

Resources:
1. MPI Architectural Painting Specification Manual (e-version)
2. MPI Maintenance Repainting Manual (e-version)
3. MPI Glossary of Terms (e-version)
4. MPI Identifiers – Defects & Failures
5. MPI Approved Products List (e-version)

Course Contents

Level One – Essentials of Paint &
Painting Technology

Introduction
Coatings Technology
Paint Types and Manufacture
Color
Application
Safety
Specifications
Standards
Environment
Exam

Level Two A – MPI Architectural Painting Specification Manual

Introduction
General Considerations
Interior & Exterior Divisions & Substrates
-Description of the substrate
- System
- Surface Preparation
- Standards
- Important Notes
- Study Q & A
Architectural Specifications
- Study Q & A
Miscellaneous
- Responsibilities
- Standards
- PQA
- Testing Equipment and Methods
Case Study

Review and Exam – on site (need picture ID)

Level Two B – MPI Maintenance
Repainting Manual

Introduction
General Considerations
Identifiers Defects & Failures
DSD Levels & Assessment
Interior & Exterior Divisions & Substrates
-Description of the substrate
- System
- Surface Preparation
- Standards
- Important Notes
- Study Q & A
Architectural Specifications
- Study Q & A
Miscellaneous
- Responsibilities
- Standards
- PQA
- Testing Equipment and Methods
Case Study

Review and Exam – on site (need picture ID)

Level Three – MPI Architectural
Coating Inspection

Introduction
Testing Equipment and Inspection
Detailed Specification Preparation
Responsibilities and Quality Assurance

Review and Exam – on site (need picture ID)

Peer Review